Field Education Coordinator

• Permanent/Continuing part-time appointment (14 hours per week)
• Level 6/7: $94998 - $117633 (pro-rated) 17% Superannuation
• Located across our Wollongong and Liverpool Campuses

About the Area

The Faculty of Arts Society and Business brings together disciplines across Business Education Law Social Sciences Creative Arts Humanities and Liberal Arts. The Faculty is committed to developing graduates who think critically act creatively and engage globally.

This position sits within the School of Social Sciences and supports the delivery of field education for the Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Master of Social Work (Qualifying) programs. Working under the guidance of the Director of Social Work Placements the role plays a central part in coordinating high quality professional placements across the Wollongong Liverpool and Shoalhaven regions.

About the Role

The Field Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing the Social Work field education program ensuring high quality placement experiences that meet accreditation legislative and professional standards. You will build and maintain strong relationships with government and non government agencies coordinate student placements and support students supervisors and field educators throughout the placement lifecycle.

The role involves conducting pre placement interviews monitoring student progress addressing issues as they arise and contributing to induction sessions integration workshops and supervisor training. You will also support continuous improvement of field education processes maintain accurate records and systems and contribute to School operations and student focused events.

This role suits someone with social work qualifications strong relationship building skills excellent communication and the ability to manage complex tasks with professionalism and care. The position is part time at 14 hours per week worked across Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

This position will work across Wollongong and Liverpool campuses (with Hybrid opportunities). Travel may be expected between the two campuses. Placement finding and support to students on placement will primarily focus on the Sydney region as well as the geographical footprint of the Social Work program at UOW.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement. Youll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.

For further information about this position please contact Doctor Chye Toole-Anstey Director of Social Work Field Placements via .

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 17 May 2026 11:55 PM.

As required by federal legislation prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence during their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the Universitys employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse women disability LGBTIQ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

This position has been classified as child-related work more information is available within the position description.